Kelsei
Every Kelsei since 1988 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelsei
Kelsei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,547 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 337 American babies have been named Kelsei. Its peak came in 1996, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kelsei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelsei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,547 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,803 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,492 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,821 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,130 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,015 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,407 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,300 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,699 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,855 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,815 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,772 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,998 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,707 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,439 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,309 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,352 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,477 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,580 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,256 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,551 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,977 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,537 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,131 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,092 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelsei in 2025?
Kelsei ranked #12,547 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelsei?
337 babies have been named Kelsei in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelsei most popular?
Kelsei peaked in 1996, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Kelsei a boy or girl name?
Kelsei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelsei rising or falling?
Kelsei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.